Showing posts with label coleslaw. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coleslaw. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Old Fashioned Sauerkraut Salad

I wanted to use up what was left of some sauerkraut so I scaled this down and served it with our bar-b-que on Sunday. Good stuff folks:@) This Old Fashioned Sauerkraut Salad whips up in no time, and is actually better if you can let it mingle for a few hours. I'd consider this an alternative to mayonnaise based cole slaw, and had some with a hotdog. Simply drain the kraut, don't press it dry, and be sure to adjust the salt to taste. My best tip: I suggest using a mild olive oil or vegetable oil, my extra virgin olive oil was pretty assertive, but did mellow with time. Have to say, I was pleasantly surprised with this side dish folks, don't hesitate to give it a try if you're up for something different. Be sure to stay tuned, I'll have a little mini series of sauerkraut ideas coming up...
Easily cut in half, 
or estimated for lesser amounts.

Old Fashioned Sauerkraut Salad -from here
32 oz sauerkraut, drained
3 Tblsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
half apple, chopped-peel if desired
1 tsp sugar
S&P to taste
fresh parsley or dill for garnish
~Mix everything together, chill at least one hour and serve.

Eat well and Have a Happy Day:@)

Monday, February 19, 2024

Fried Cole Slaw with Bacon & Mason Jar Tip

Pierogies are one of the meals in my Sunday rotation and I love to serve them over a big platter of cooked cabbage. The last time I made them I decided to amp up the cabbage a bit, so we had Fried Cole Slaw with Bacon, and it was very well received. I used everything I add to coleslaw except mayonnaise and sugar. And honestly, a little pinch of sugar won't hurt anything:@) This is a nice, hearty side dish that fries up quickly, and is easily scaled up or down.

Tip: I always save bacon fat, it stores in the refrigerator forever (ok, the Food Police would prefer I say, a long time:@) Sometimes it seems we've all gotten so used to the trendy side of Mason jars that we might forget... They're great for food storage! Yep, you can even pour hot grease right into the Mason jar. Plastic lids are available at Walmart and on-line, and the best suggestion... Peanut butter jar lids fit on Mason jars too, and work perfectly for refrigerator storage. This red lid is from the Great Value brand. Gotta recycling and re-using.

Fried Cole Slaw with Bacon
4-6 slices bacon-you know your crowd
1 large carrot, julienne
Half small onion, thin slice
Small clove garlic, minced
Half of a large head of cabbage, shredded
Couple shakes of celery seed.
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
S&P to taste
  1. Fry bacon crisp, remove to paper towels, crumble when cool. 
  2. Pour off all but about 1-2 Tblsp bacon fat.
  3. Add carrots and onion, cook and stir for a couple minutes.
  4. Add garlic, stir continuously for a minute.
  5. Add cabbage and a couple quick shakes of celery seed, stir well, and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until desired doneness.
  6. Stir in vinegar, S&P and reserved bacon.
Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Christmas Side Dishes: Pea Salad, Corn Pudding, Cheesy Broccoli Casserole, and more...

When it comes to holiday meals, it seems to me that in my family, we have a little more wiggle room to try new things at Christmas than Thanksgiving. So... I have a few suggestions in case you're looking for something a little different this year, and one is make ahead, one uses a slow cooker, and one is just full of cheesy goodness:@) We'll start with this pretty, refrigerated, make stir and serve, Christmas Pea Salad. I love the red and green colors! If you want to get extra fancy you can use a mini cookie cutter in a star shape and add some red pepper stars to the top...

We all know oven and stovetop space are at a premium during the holidays, that's why I like to have a few Crock Pot recipes on-hand... I'll share a pic of Corn Pudding using Jiffy Mix, but also give links to Mixed Vegetable Casserole and Slow Cooker Stuffing.

This Frozen Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Casserole is on my dinner list for this year, and I'm debating about giving it a twist and adding some cooked macaroni too... Kinda like a Broccoli Mac and Cheese, we'll see:@)

Finally, may I suggest giving cole slaw a little tweak by adding some unexpected ingredients... Apple, Walnut, Raisin (or Dried Cranberry) Coleslaw looks great, but tastes even better:@) This was a huge hit with my crew, and I think it's time to make some more!

Looking for more ideas? 

🎄Happy Holiday Planning,
Have a Great Weekend🎅

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Confetti Cole Slaw

The idea behind this Confetti Coleslaw is to use up some vegetables, make a pretty salad, and bump up the nutrition level in a favorite side dish. The inspiration was a pretty red bell pepper in the garden, ~and~ a new kitchen toy from HSN, a hand crank slicer/shredder:@) Simply add as many different colored vegetables as you'd like, and use your favorite cole slaw dressing recipe. Or I think a good poppy seed dressing would be nice too. Ooooh, how about bleu cheese dressing... Yep, the options are endless!
Shred it, mix it, eat it,
good stuff folks!

Let's use what the garden gifts us, and
Have a happy day:@)

Monday, June 5, 2023

Fresh Strawberry Coleslaw & Strawberry Garden Update

We're right in the middle of strawberry season here in Philly, and my little garden is producing pretty well:@) I have enough crushed and frozen to make some jam for Christmas gifts, and now I'm focusing on a couple fun side dishes. First up, this Strawberry Coleslaw was fruity and fresh, and great with Sunday dinner! I honestly didn't change too much, simply used our family's regular cole slaw recipe and added sliced strawberries to it. If your berries aren't at peak sweetness, maybe add a little extra sugar, but other than that, pretty darn good as is. 

The strawberry garden- I used part of a greenhouse as the foundation for netting. This worked pretty well to keep the birds out of the berries:@) The greenhouse was Walmart after season clearance, $5.25 for a 4 tier enclosure... Not bad!
I'll begin training the runners into the tower now. These are ever bearing, so hopefully I'll get a few berries here and there throughout the summer.

Life is good:@)

Strawberry Coleslaw
~Mix up your favorite coleslaw recipe.
~Right before serving stir in a bunch of sliced strawberries.
~Yep, it doesn't need to be complicated folks...

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Cranberry, Apple and Caraway Red Cabbage -Slow Cooker, Small or Large Batch

This Cranberry, Apple and Caraway Red Cabbage is a nice slow cooker side dish for a pork, ham, or sausage meal. Honestly folks, I can see it served with turkey at Thanksgiving too! It's a little sweet and a little tangy, and I believe it can be eaten hot or cold. I also really like the subtle occasional bite of caraway seeds. And this is a great way to use up a little extra cranberry, I always seem to have some in the freezer. As for the amount of sugar, start with 2 tablespoons, cook for a couple hours, stir and taste... Add more if desired, you know your crowd:@) The recipe is easily increased for a larger slow cooker.
Another variation:

Cranberry, Apple and Caraway Red Cabbage
3 C shredded red cabbage
1 large apple, peeled, cut into chunks
1/2 C cranberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 small onion, approximately heaping 1/4 C
2-3 Tblsp sugar
2 Tblsp cider vinegar
1/4 tsp caraway seeds
1/4 tsp salt
few grinds of black pepper
  1. Add everything to vessel, place paper towel under lid, cook on low 3 1/2-4 hours.
  2. Stir and serve hot or cold.
Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Monday, May 23, 2022

Ham and Cabbage Salad

The temperature soared to a humid 94 degrees on Saturday, and in case you're wondering... Um, no, that's not normal for May 21st in Philly. Keeping cool and hydrated was priority number one. So, whether you want a nice cold salad and are out of lettuce, or are looking for more recipes that use cabbage, this Ham and Cabbage Salad made a nice easy meal:@) Honestly folks, it really doesn't even require a recipe, make it family size, or just a bowl for lunch (like I did here). Simply add a squirt of lemon and mix to your desired consistency with mayonnaise. The ham adds a salty component, cucumber cold and wet, corn sweetness, and the cabbage is filling. It's a nice combination.
This is a good ~use it up~ recipe if you happen to have some ham in the freezer.
I used cabbage I already had in the fridge,
a nice young head with some green leaves would be prettiest if possible.

And yes, please do replant those scallions!
or right in the garden:
It's just good thrifty fun:@)

Ham and Cabbage Salad-from Taste of Home
Small head of cabbage, approx 1 lb, sliced like coleslaw
4 small cucumbers
15 oz can sweet corn, drained well-I used frozen corn, cooked in microwave and cooled
8 oz ham, diced
1/3 C scallion, sliced, use white part too-save a little for garnish if serving company:@)
3/4 C mayonnaise
1 Tblsp fresh lemon juice
S&P to taste
~Mix everything well, serve chilled.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Saturday, November 20, 2021

ReView: Cold Oven Pound Cake, Sweet Chopped Cole Slaw & Barbie's Thanksgiving 2021

Well here we are folks, the countdown to Turkey Day has begun and many are planning the trek to Grandma's house for the holiday! You might like to try making a Cold Oven Pound Cake to take along... This is the Nordicware Gingerbread House cake pan, still a favorite of mine:@)

I know most families have a Thanksgiving menu with must haves that can't be tinkered with... If you have some wiggle room and are looking for a very good side dish, this Sweet Chopped Cole Slaw did get very good reviews from my crowd:@) It's a little bit easier because the cabbage is rough chopped and not shredded, I also like the pretty colors for the holidays.

Barbie and Ken were excited to be hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year and when folks asked what they could bring... Barbie's response was, whatever, and whoever, you'd like to, thank you! This created quite an eclectic mix of good friends, great food, and it was a holiday to remember:@) While Barbie was busy basting the turkey, Ken greeted the guests as they arrived...
Notoriously early, Barbie's best friend Midge arrives with the centerpiece, some extra chairs, and to see how she can help in the kitchen.

The girls that live down the block did some baking, they brought apple pie and sugar cookies.

Cousin Rube has a fresh wreath and a bottle of homemade wine from the farm... Always welcome😎

The appys have finally arrived! A Crock Pot of meatballs. As Ken bends in to kiss her cheek hello... Yes folks, Ken really likes those meatballs!

Some already have their hands full, and had a fruit tray delivered this morning.

And finally... An old college buddy shows up unexpectedly. Well... ~Maybe~ Barbie invited him as a surprise for Ken😉

🦃Happy Thanksgiving Week Everyone-Enjoy:@)

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Creamy Coleslaw with Sour Cream and Mustard

This Creamy Cole Slaw truly did live up to it's name! What made it different was using sour cream for the tang instead of vinegar, and of course sour cream adds some extra body too. It also calls for mustard powder. We have lots of wiggle room with the sugar. I cut the original recipe in half below, and might even try less next time, you know your crowd:@) If' you're like me and are always interested in trying new and different coleslaws, you might want to add this one to your list folks.

Creamy Coleslaw-adapted from Taste of Home
14 oz coleslaw mix ~or~ 8 C shredded cabbage and carrots
3/4 C mayonnaise
1/3 C sour cream
2 Tblsp sugar
1 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp ground mustard-No ground mustard? Try adding a little squirt of yellow mustard instead
~Mix everything well, cover, refrigerate until serving.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Monday, March 1, 2021

Red Cabbage Slaw with Apples in an Orange Dressing

This Red Cabbage Slaw with Apples tossed in an Orange Dressing not only got a big thumbs up, but the words "refreshing, and reminds me of summer" were even tossed around during Sunday dinner at the end of February. While I did question the word summer... This is truly a vibrantly colored, crunchy, fresh, and healthy salad. Now, I've tried a lot of recipes for my coleslaw series here on the blog, but I have to say, this one gets my darn good label! Be sure to use the fresh parsley, it's key... Don't hesitate to give it a try folks, it might just become a favorite of yours too:@)
This is one of those salads that's best made and eaten the same day.

Red Cabbage Slaw with Apples in an Orange Dressing-from Spend with Pennies
4 C shredded red cabbage
3 carrots, shredded
1 apple, julienned
2 Tblsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tblsp orange juice
2 Tblsp vegetable oil
1 Tblsp sugar
1 Tblsp cider vinegar
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
S&P to taste
  1. Mix everything well (I put it all in a Lock-N-Lock and gave it a few good shakes and kept flipping the bowl).
  2. Let mingle in fridge for an hour before serving.
Eat well and have a happy day:@)

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Dill Pickle Cole Slaw -Low Carb Option

I love pickles and just happened to have all of the ingredients on-hand to try this Dill Pickle Relish Coleslaw:@)  This is a great addition to my cole slaw series here on the blog and it would be perfect with an ~any type of shredded meat~ sandwich loaded with bar-b-que sauce. This was truly a different side salad and I'm looking forward to making it again, maybe with slow cooker BBQ chicken, or when it's nice enough to grill out. I might add a little carrot next time, just for a punch of color, but otherwise, it's really good just as it is. Recipe is easily cut in half or scaled down.
The original recipe made it low carb, 
but since it called for items I'm not familiar with I'll let you click the link for that option.

Dill Pickle Coleslaw-adapted from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
14 oz bag shredded cabbage-approximately 8 cups
1/4 C mayonnaise-I added a little extra
1/2 small onion, grated
1/2 C dill pickle relish
2 Tblsp sugar
2 Tblsp white vinegar
1 tsp celery salt
S&P to taste
~Mix everything and serve-yep, it's that easy!


Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Lemon and Dill Coleslaw

We're big dill fans here at Pig In Mud, so it didn't take long for me to try this Lemon and Dill Coleslaw. You can tell I think something might be special if I break down and buy a fancy red onion:@) All the flavors worked well together, and this is a very nice change of pace if you're looking for a side salad that's a little different. I think the addition of lemon makes it a bit more summery too. This recipe can be easily scaled down, I aimed for half and we all enjoyed it with Sunday dinner.

Lemon Dill Coleslaw-from Neilsen Massey
8 C cabbage, shredded
2 C carrot, shredded
1 C red onion, thinly sliced
2/3 C fresh dill, chopped ~or~ 1 tsp dry dill-can add more to taste
1/2 C sunflower seeds-I did not have these
3/4 C mayonnaise
zest of one lemon
1/3 C lemon juice
1 1/2 Tblsp sugar
1/2 tsp lemon extract
S&P to taste
~Mix, let mingle for at least one hour in refrigerator, or up to overnight. Stir and serve.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Honey, Lime and Cilantro Coleslaw

I served this Honey, Lime and Cilantro Cole Slaw as a side salad, but it would be great as a taco or pulled pork sandwich topper too. The flavors all went together well and I love how colorful it is. If I had a red onion on-hand, that would have added even more color. This was a different coleslaw and a good one to try, especially if you have some extra cilantro to use up:@) Just mix and serve, no real marinating time required.

Honey, Lime and Cilantro Coleslaw
2 C shredded cabbage with carrots
1/8-1/4 C onion, thinly sliced-you know your crowd
1 Tblsp fresh lime juice
1 Tblsp honey
1 1/2 tsp vinegar-I used red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp hot sauce
S&P to taste
~Mix everything and serve.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Key Lime Yogurt and Jalapeno Cole Slaw

What else did I do with the Key Lime Yogurt I found at Walmart? Whipped up this Key Lime Yogurt and Jalapeno Coleslaw. I aimed for a slightly sweet slaw with a little bit of bite from the jalapenos. A little bite also came from freshly minced garlic, that's something I don't usually add to coleslaw, but I wanted to try it this time. I like that this is a nice quick slaw, one that's best mixed and served, no marinating time required:@)
 There really isn't a recipe folks, I just mixed things until I liked the way it tasted...

Key Lime Yogurt and Jalapeno Coleslaw
Approximately:
2 C shredded cabbage
1 jalapeno, cleaned and sliced thin
small carrot, grated
small clove garlic, finely minced
6 oz key lime yogurt
sprinkle of celery salt
light sprinkle of curry powder
sprinkle of vinegar
sprinkle of sugar
S&P to taste
~Mix, taste, adjust, enjoy.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Vanilla Scented Southern Cole Slaw

I saved the recipe for this Vanilla Scented Southern Cole Slaw the minute I saw it and knew it would be a great addition to my coleslaw series here on the blog:@) If you're looking for a slaw recipe that doesn't call for mayonnaise, this is a great one to try. What makes it different? The addition of mustard, vegetable oil and vanilla. And just look at that great color, this was a very nice side salad folks, don't hesitate to give it a try!

Vanilla Scented Southern Cole Slaw-from Nielsen Massey
1/4 C apple cider vinegar
2 Tblsp sugar
2 Tblsp vegetable oil
1 Tblsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp black pepper
4 C thinly sliced cabbage
1 C thinly sliced red cabbage
3/4 C shredded carrot
~Mix everything well, place in refrigerator until ready to eat, best served within and hour or two.

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

German Red Cabbage with Apple -Slow Cooker or Stove Top

I've been giving the slow cooker a lot of thought, and trial and error lately, and I've decided sometimes it works best for me if I use a combination of techniques... This German Red Cabbage with Apple is a great example of that. I started everything out covered on high for 1 1/2 hours and then took the lid off for the next 1 1/2 hours, still cooking on high, and gave it a stir whenever I passed by. This way the cabbage gets a nice head start by cooking hot, and then the excess liquid evaporates during the last of the cooking time. We all really enjoyed this pickled sweet/sour cabbage and I'll be adding it to occasional pork or sausage dinners going forward. Oktoberfest anyone???

Not sure what's going on with color of these pictures... The cabbage is actually a purple that's a shade or two darker, but you get the idea:@) 
I made a half batch in a 2 quart Crock Pot. You can click the original link to find the stove top instructions. I've given this my coleslaw label because it can be served hot, cold or at room temperature.

German Red Cabbage Recipe-adapted from Taste of Home
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 medium apple, peeled and sliced or diced-at least 1/2" dice might be best, the apple cooks down
1 medium head red cabbage, approximately 8 C shredded
1/3 C sugar
1/3 C white vinegar
3/4 tsp salt, optional
1/4 tsp pepper
  1. Make a couple layers of cabbage, apples and onions in vessel of slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle top with sugar, S&P.
  3. Drizzle vinegar over top, don't stir.
  4. Place lid on slow cooker, turn to high, leave lid on. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, remove lid, stir and cook for 1 1/2 hours longer on high, or until cabbage is tender. Give it a few stirs during this time.
  5. Serve hot, room temperature or cold.
This is truly the definition of eating well and having a happy day:@)

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Monday, August 19, 2019

Sweet Chopped Coleslaw with Celery and Red Bell Pepper

Add this one to your 'to try' list folks! This Sweet Chopped Cole Slaw got a big thumbs up at dinner and I was asked to keep it in the rotation. I love the addition of celery and bell pepper making it a nice variation from our family's traditional cabbage and carrot coleslaw. Creamy, cool, crunchy ~and~ kinda sweet... Very nice! Oh, and the hot sauce? Nobody asked, so I didn't tell:@) This recipe is easily scaled down too.

*My only change, I used all Half and Half instead of milk and buttermilk.

Sweet Chopped Coleslaw-from Taste of Home
1/2 head of cabbage, small diced
1/2 C celery, thinly sliced
1/2 C red or green bell pepper, small diced
1/3 C sweet onion, minced
1/2 C mayonnaise
1/4 C sugar
1/4 C 2 % milk*
1/4 C buttermilk*
2 tsp white vinegar
1/4 tsp hot sauce
S&P to taste
~Add everything to large bowl, mix well, cover and chill until ready to serve.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Zucchini Cole Slaw

Got zucchini? It's July, I thought you might:@) May I suggest this super simple Zucchini Coleslaw which I ~thoroughly~ enjoyed for lunch! It only calls for five ingredients (I didn't have the sunflower seeds), and I have a couple other suggestions below. This would be great with any grilled meat. Crisp, cold, colorful, fresh and... fairly healthy, don't hesitate to add this one to your list folks if you have an extra zucchini to use up.

Thoughts:
  1. I chose to use my spiralizer and the thick zoodle blade instead of shredding the zucchini. Just give it a rough chop once spiralized. If you have a spiralizer, this is a great way to get some extra use out of it!
  2. I put the zucchini in a clean dish towel and rung it out well to remove as much water as possible.
  3. If your crowd likes raw onion, I do think a little would be a nice addition.
  4. I used the recommended ranch dressing, but this would be wonderful with blue cheese dressing too.
  5. Don't get hung up on the recipe folks, just use the zuke you have, add some carrot and cabbage and add as much dressing as you'd like.
  6. The recipe doesn't call for S&P but I did add some to my plate, and added extra pepper...
  7. Living a low carb lifestyle? There is a recipe for a low carb ranch dressing HERE.
The zucchini in my planter treated me to several beautiful zukes this year, 
so I do have a couple more recipes coming up, stay tuned...

Zucchini Cole Slaw-from Hidden Valley Ranch
4 C shredded zucchini
1 C shredded carrot
1/2 C finely shredded red cabbage
1/2 C ranch dressing-you can click to see what flavor HVR recommends
sunflower seeds, optional
  1. Roll shredded zucchini in paper towels to remove excess water. (I wrung mine out in a kitchen towel.)
  2. Mix everything well. 
  3. Can marinate in refrigerator for up to 3 hours. I think it's best mixed and served.
  4. Sprinkle with sunflowers seeds when served.

Monday, June 3, 2019

Blue Cheese and Grape Coleslaw

Wow, this Blue Cheese and Grape Cole Slaw was really good and ~my version~ is really easy folks! While we like a little (mostly with wings), we are not blue cheese aficionados here at Pig In Mud... So I chose to skip the crumbled cheese and skip the bottled coleslaw dressing and just used blue cheese salad dressing. That worked well! I also had a pack of real bacon bits from Aldi in the freezer. So if you use a bagged coleslaw mix, the most time consuming part is cutting the grapes:@) I am giving this salad my darn good label and highly recommend it if you want to try something new.
I'll list what I did below, you can click the link for the original recipe.

Blue Cheese and Grape Coleslaw-adapted from Taste of Home
packaged coleslaw mix, as much as you'd like
bacon, cooked and crumbled, as much as you'd like-I used packaged bits
grapes, cut in half or quarters if large, as much as you'd like
blue cheese salad dressing, as much as you'd like
~Mix everything well, adding as much salad dressing as desired.

Monday, May 20, 2019

Coconut Milk and Mango Cole Slaw

I'd like to thank Food Network Magazine for adding to my series of different coleslaws:@) I should probably give a shout-out to Aldi too since they had mangoes for 49 cents. This Coconut Mango Cole Slaw is one of those slaws that's a quick stir and serve. The dressing will be thinner than those with a mayonnaise base but I thought this was very good, especially the bites with peanut, and I do like the addition of lime juice. I just sprinkled the peanuts on top. If you love cabbage and slaws, don't hesitate to give this a try folks.
  Instead of a bagged mix, I sliced some cabbage and made thin matchstick carrots.

From Food Network Magazine June 2019 edition: